a) Assisting the Legal manager in supervising legal follow-up of causes related to delinquent loans with local courts and traditional authorities (Shura Leader and Malik);
b) Assisting the Legal Manager in follow-up of legal cases with employees and other companies;
c) Write and prepare the defense statement and objection over the prosecution appeal in due time.
d) Participate in the prosecution investigation process regarding OXUS’s client and employee. Participate in judicial sessions and defend OXUS’s interests in court trials
e) File legal cases in the relevant courts against the default borrowers.
f) Work with the Credit team for the recovery of the default loans
g) Prepare, review, and provide legal advice on all legal documents including loan
h) Translation of legislative documents (Bills, Manuals, Policies, and Training materials) from English to Dari and vice versa;
i) Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal material;
j) Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions;
k) Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors;
l) Refer to reference materials such as dictionaries, Babylon, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks as needed to ensure translation accuracy;
m) Verbal translation services in meetings and conferences;
n) Any other related tasks assigned by the Legal Manager;
Administrative Follow-Up
o) Provide work permit and VISA for all ex-pats;
p) Renew the company license when needed;
q) Centralizes all legal contracts;
Education & Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in legal advisory, corporate law, or a related field.
- Experience with contract management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, and legal frameworks relevant to the organization.
- Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice aligned with business objectives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with corporate governance and compliance management systems is a plus.
Submission Guideline
The application, consist of a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post along with up-to-date CV, should be sent via email (clearly indicating on the subject line the title of the position and Vacancy Announcement Number) before closing date to the given email address:
jobs@oxusaf.org
Or submit hardcopy to OXUS HR Department, House # 600, Street # 6, Qala-e-Fatullah Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
OXUS Afghanistan started Operation in 2005 under support of ACTED, a development and relief NGO, which is operating in forty five Countries of the world, and Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA). Currently, OXUS Afghanistan has a portfolio of over AFN 1,28 billion with an outreach of about 45,000 customers managed through 33 Branches, 15 provinces. OXUS Afghanistan is a part of OXUS Group, a global network of Microfinance Institutions created by ACTED, a leading international NGO operating in 45 countries. OXUS Afghanistan was created with funding from the Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA), a Government Apex agency set up by international donors in 2003 in order to develop and support the microfinance sector in Afghanistan. OXUS Afghanistan Provides Islamic financing. OXUS -Afghanistan has individual and group lending which helps Afghan people have access to finance. OXUS-Afghanistan provides financing for youth and women as women improvement process and support them for better access to finance.